Restaurant General Manager — Lead a High-Impact Team

CAVA - Polaris Pkwy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early Wage Access

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Telemedicine

Pet Insurance

401k enrollment

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Community service leave

Free meals

Job summary

CAVA Polaris Parkway is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, lead a high-performing team, and ensure guest-first service. You will manage people development, inventory, labor, and accountability while upholding CAVA standards and a positive work environment.

The role emphasizes coaching, teamwork, and adaptability to a fast-paced environment. Benefits include competitive pay, early wage access, health and retirement options, and opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead a four-wall operation and drive guest-focused service.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop team members for performance.
• Strong emphasis on accountability, scheduling, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant operations and team performance.
• Lead people development, inventory, labor, staffing, and accountability.
• Maintain customer-first service and guest satisfaction across shifts.
• Coach and train staff to create consistent CAVA experiences.
• Drive shift ownership and timely issue resolution.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve restaurant goals.
• Adapt to change and handle problems openly.

Skills

People development

Inventory management

Customer focus

Coaching & training

Accountability

Team leadership

Adaptability

Job description

CAVA Polaris Parkway is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, lead a high-performing team, and ensure guest-first service. You will manage people development, inventory, labor, and accountability while upholding CAVA standards and a positive work environment.

The role emphasizes coaching, teamwork, and adaptability to a fast-paced environment. Benefits include competitive pay, early wage access, health and retirement options, and opportunities for growth within a